What Is Diphtheria?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
5. Carriers
Despite how serious diphtheria is; some people are fortunate enough to experience only mild symptoms. Indeed, some people might not even show any symptoms at all and be completely unaware that they have such a dangerous disease. This does not mean, however, that they are unable to pass it on to other people.
People who have positive cultures for a pathogen and don’t exhibit signs and symptoms of the disease are known as carriers. Carriers can remain healthy while unwillingly transmitting the disease to unsuspecting contacts, including friends and family.
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